24/03/2016
Is your IP vulnerable? How to protect your company’s rights in multiple international markets
Don’t wait until you are faced with a possible issue before you protect IP rights. Be proactive and plan ahead!
Global Trade Take-Aways
When we find studies, reports and resources that can help build knowledge within the global trade industry, we like to share them! Find them all here in one place and grab what you need to keep building your international business intelligence.
22/03/2016
Canada’s service sector expertise is drastically undervalued
Canada’s service sector employs 80% of Canadians and accounts for more than 70% of Canada’s GDP, including many of our fastest growing exports.
21/03/2016
Industry and education need to work together to train the next generation of supply chain workers
As supply chain management continues to morph in the 21st century, new technical skills are required.
18/03/2016
What if Trump wins? Implications for the U.S. and global economy
Donald Trump, now the favoured U.S. Republican contender for the presidential nomination, has surprised critics and galvanized middlebrow support with his ‘make America Great Again’ campaign rhetoric.
17/03/2016
What are service exports, and why are they suddenly so important?
Exports are a hot topic these days, but generally when people talk about exports, they are referring to product exports. Did you know, though, that the fastest growing type of exports is services?
16/03/2016
Could the low Canadian dollar make this the ideal time to export more to the U.S.?
While it’s bad for many, there is one group who stand to benefit from the falling Canadian dollar: Canadian companies who are exporting to the U.S.
15/03/2016
What are the U.S. presidential candidates saying about international trade?
It’s important to know what each of the presidential candidates has said about international trade to be fully informed in this critical issue.
15/03/2016
Overcoming the biggest hurdles in gaining export contracts with the U.S. Government
There are many obstacles and delays that can impact a contract award before it happens, or even after it happens! All of these barriers must be overcome to succeed.
14/03/2016
Bringing education into the future is the key to bridging the supply chain talent gap
It is difficult to pick up a trade magazine without finding an article or commentary on the “Supply Chain Management Talent Gap.” One estimate from a session at the APICS 2015 Conference placed the requirement for skilled workers at around two million by 2025.
11/03/2016
Wondering if you should start an import/export business? Here’s what it takes
We asked two global trade experts who have experience running their own successful businesses about the realities of starting an import/export business. Here’s what they have to say.